The shortest bow, other than my kid's 48" 'longbow', I've shot was a (IIRC) 52" recurve. I think it was a Raven, but it might have been a similar sized bow that Cascade sells. Smooth drawing even at my 30" but I find a bow that short is "twitchy". By that I mean the nock to nock stability isn't there- it's like trying to walk a fence with your arms out for balance as opposed to using a long pole for balance. I had to hold the bow very gently, cradled just between the webbing of the thumb & first finger and with just enough grip to prevent it from flying out of my hand. If I was a ham-fisted shooter I don't think it would have felt right to shoot. I shoot my 60" Firebird-style curve in a similar manner anyway, but if you're used to a full longbow style hold it might take a bit of getting used to. My buck & a half's worth...

RC